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Markets have given their verdict on the Chancellor's pledges of more tax cuts: sterling slumped to a record low and government bond yields spiked to rates not seen since 2010. The meltdown comes as the Labour Party is holding its annual conference. We hear from Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves on her alternative plans for the economy, and our reporter James Woolcock brings us the latest from Liverpool. Also in the show, Gerard Lyons, external economic adviser to Prime Minister Liz Truss, tells us what he thinks Kwasi Kwarteng should do next. 

Markets have given their verdict on the Chancellor's pledges of more tax cuts: sterling slumped to a record low and government bond yields spiked to rates not seen since 2010. The meltdown comes as the Labour Party is holding its annual conference. We hear from Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves on her alternative plans for the economy, and our reporter James Woolcock brings us the latest from Liverpool. Also in the show, Gerard Lyons, external economic adviser to Prime Minister Liz Truss, tells us what he thinks Kwasi Kwarteng should do next.

Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden have your daily guide to British politics. We'll tell you what's happening and explain why it matters.

Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden have your daily guide to British politics. We'll tell you what's happening and explain why it matters.

Bloomberg UK Politics

Bloomberg UK Politics is your daily podcast on what's happening in British Politics and why it matters. The program includes interviews with MPs, policy experts, and Bloomberg's own team of political journalists. Presented by Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden.

Bloomberg UK Politics is your daily podcast on what's happening in British Politics and why it matters. The program includes interviews with MPs, policy experts, and Bloomberg's own team of political journalists. Presented by Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden.

Labour's Sterling Opportunity

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